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Snapper vs. Bluefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between snapper and bluefish

  • Snapper contains less vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and zinc than bluefish.
  • Bluefish's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 113% higher.
  • Bluefish contains 4 times less calcium than snapper. Snapper contains 40mg of calcium, while bluefish contains 9mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in snapper is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, snapper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry heat.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 12% 46% 9% 15% 12% 86% 7.4% 2.2% 267%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 2.7% 42% 23% 23% 28% 125% 10% 3.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +344.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.5%
Contains more IronIron +158.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +58.8%
~equal in Potassium ~477mg
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 12% 0% 0% 13% 0.92% 6.5% 52% 106% 438% 0% 4.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 46% 0% 0% 17% 22% 136% 57% 107% 778% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +294.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2325%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1994.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +77.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.955mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.464mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 g
26% 5% 63% 6%
Protein: 25.69 g
Fats: 5.44 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.64 g
Other: 6.23 g
Contains more WaterWater +12.3%
Contains more FatsFats +216.3%
Contains more OtherOther +282.2%
~equal in Protein ~25.69g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 25% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.365 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.588 g
24% 48% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.172 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.297 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.358 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +613.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +131%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snapper Bluefish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snapper Bluefish DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 6.22µg 113%
Vitamin B3 0.346mg 7.247mg 43%
Phosphorus 201mg 291mg 13%
Vitamin A 35µg 138µg 11%
Cholesterol 47mg 76mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.097mg 7%
Fats 1.72g 5.44g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g 1.358g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.322g 2.297g 5%
Iron 0.24mg 0.62mg 5%
Zinc 0.44mg 1.04mg 5%
Selenium 49µg 46.8µg 4%
Saturated fat 0.365g 1.172g 4%
Calcium 40mg 9mg 3%
Calories 128kcal 159kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.955mg 2%
Copper 0.046mg 0.068mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.067mg 1%
Sodium 57mg 77mg 1%
Protein 26.3g 25.69g 1%
Folate 6µg 2µg 1%
Potassium 522mg 477mg 1%
Magnesium 37mg 42mg 1%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.027mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.464mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.294mg 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 1.153mg 1.126mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.212mg 1.184mg 0%
Leucine 2.137mg 2.088mg 0%
Lysine 2.415mg 2.36mg 0%
Methionine 0.778mg 0.76mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.027mg 1.003mg 0%
Valine 1.355mg 1.324mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0.756mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g 0.323g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g 0.665g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 0.079g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Snapper Bluefish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Snapper
90%
Bluefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Snapper
54%
Bluefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.807g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bluefish
Bluefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bluefish
Bluefish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/nutrients
  2. Bluefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174229/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.